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HY55 MBV

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

140,064 mi
Last recorded140,064 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 MBV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 140,064 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 131,222 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 123,904 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 111,335 miles

EXHAUST MOUNTS TEMP REPAIR FITTED

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened LIP ON EDGE (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 111,333 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

EXHAUST MOUNTS TEMP REPAIR FITTED

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened LIP ON EDGE (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 99,706 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wiper split

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 99,468 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wiper split

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 89,024 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 89,024 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 83,974 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Aug 2014 83,969 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2013 80,190 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 70,652 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 62,531 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 55,265 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 54,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 54,379 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 45,560 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

off side rear brake has slight bind

Fail 22 Aug 2009 45,264 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

off side rear brake has slight bind

Pass 3 Sep 2008 36,155 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Megane?

Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
6,443
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
596,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 358,622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 210,535
Registration plate lamp not working 191,357
position lamp(s) not working 180,297
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159,959
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HY55 MBV is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2005 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 66,457 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Megane fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HY55 MBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HY55 MBV is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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